Recreation Assistant-5

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

13d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant leads Recreation Aides in recreational activities at assigned sites. The role develops, schedules, and implements programs for people of varied ages and physical capabilities, organizes and supervises activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, and hobbies, and promotes inclusion by identifying accommodations and encouraging participation. The position enforces facility and equipment-use rules, prepares activity areas before and after sessions, and participates in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training. The employee works with general direction and select groups, both indoors and outdoors, and must be prepared to work variable hours. Work may involve outdoor weather and surfaces including sand, gravel, asphalt, grass, wood floors, and tile. The role may require driving multi-passenger vehicles if licensed and cleared through County processes. Sports equipment, arts and crafts supplies, office equipment, and cleaning tools and supplies are used.

Requirements

Current enrollment in high school, a high school diploma, or GED.
One year of work experience in a recreational setting.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintain it while employed.
Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Complete assigned FEMA training.
Participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.

Responsibilities

Lead and organize recreational sports, activities, special events, and arts and crafts projects at assigned locations.
Lead and assist in developing, scheduling, and implementing recreational programs suited to varied age groups and participants with different physical capabilities.
Recommend program changes and innovations to the supervisor.
Enforce rules at community facilities and program sites.
Schedule activities and arrange use of recreational facilities in cooperation with the assigned supervisor.
Perform maintenance duties, including setting up indoor and outdoor areas for program use.
Lead and assist participants who need inclusion support during activities.
Handle monetary transactions for assigned sites when required.
Assist with maintaining daily transaction reports when assigned.
Perform clerical duties as required.
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive records, plans, documents, or decisions.
Participate in basic first aid, CPR, and AED skills training.
Complete assigned FEMA training and adhere to County safety guidelines.
Maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license while employed.